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Compare bus, train, and flight for Perth to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Birmingham:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $209 (€167) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $259 (€207).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Birmingham:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $209 (€167) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Birmingham costing on average $259 (€207).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perth and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Perth station (PTH) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
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